Eno Early Origins

The surname Eno was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1148 when Enoc was recorded with taxable assets.

Eno Spelling Variations

Eno Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Eno were recorded, including Enoch, Enock, Enoke, Enocke, Enochs, Enos and others.

Eno Early History

Eno Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eno research. Another 195 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1182, 1455, and 1487 are included under the topic Early Eno History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eno Early Notables (pre 1700)

Eno Early Notables (pre 1700)

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Eno family emigrate to North America:

Eno Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Eno, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851

Contemporary Notables of the name Eno (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Eno (post 1700)

William Phelps Eno (1858-1945), American businessman and road safety innovator, known as the "father of traffic safety", despite never learning to drive a car

Amos Richards Eno (1810-1898), American merchant and developer; he built the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City

Will Eno, American playwright

Jim Eno (b. 1966), American producer and drummer, founding member of the band Spoon

The Eno Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Eno Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.